Researchers studying Northern California’s wildfire-prone forests have identified deciduous oaks and accumulations of dry debris as the leading threats to power line integrity, a finding that could ...

Key Points You can plant trees near or under power lines. Keep in mind the tree's mature height.Follow local easement regulations and distance requirements from power lines.Problems arise when trees ...

B. Don Russell wasn’t thinking about preventing a wildfire when he developed a tool to detect power line problems before they cause equipment failures, blackouts or even deadly accidents. The ...

Utility companies have been sued to bankruptcy over downed power lines that caused deadly wildfires in Hawaii and California. A Colorado utility's power shutoff to prevent fire also caused problems.